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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,461.23, 668,585.99 and 269,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,461.23, 668,585.99 and 269,601.30 is: 372,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,461.23 : 668,585.99 = 269,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,461.23/668,585.99 = 269,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,461.23x = 668,585.99 × 269,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,461.23x = 180,251,652,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,251,652,739.79/484,461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,066.21

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